The most common (Federal) holidays of the United States (USA) in 2025 are listed below. Date Holiday Day Mardi Gras Carnival (New Orleans) Tuesday: 3: March 9, 2025: March 2025 holiday schedule: Mardi Gras, Daylight saving time, St. Patrick's Day, more March does not offer any federal days off, but it brings lots of festive holidays and celebrations to ring in As the date of Easter changes each year so does the date of Mardi Gras. The earliest date Mardi Gras can be is Tuesday 3rd February and the latest date is Tuesday March 9th. Mardi Gras is a legal state holiday in Louisiana. In Alabama, it is a holiday in Baldwin and Mobile Counties only. History of Mardi Gras Mardi Gras 2025: Christian: 2: Mar 5 - Wed: Ash Wednesday 2025: Christian: 3: Holidays in red denotes a Federal Holiday. Wednesday, Jan 1 - New Years Day 2025 Here are the dates of 2025 federal holidays, according to the Office of Personnel Management: Wednesday, Jan. 1: New Year’s Day Tuesday, March 4: Mardi Gras. Wednesday, March 5: Ash 2025 Holidays; New Year's Day: January 1: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday: January 20: Washington's Birthday: February 17: Mardi Gras* March 4: Memorial Day In 2025, there are 12 federal holidays, a deviation from the normal 11. That's because the 12th holiday — Inauguration Day — falls on the same day as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 20. Here’s a full breakdown of 2025 US federal holidays and significant celebrations you won’t want to miss. Mardi Gras: Tuesday, March 4: Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, March 5: St. Patrick’s Day: Federal Holiday. Friday, Nov 28. Black Friday: State Holiday. 24 states. Mardi Gras March 04, 2025. Fat Tuesday (Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day) March 04, Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras: Local holiday: United States - Louisiana: Tuesday: March 4, 2025: Town Meeting Day: Local holiday: may be closed on federal holidays. Is Mardi Gras a Bank Holiday? The Federal Reserve does not recognize Mardi Gras as a bank holiday. Fat Tuesday may not be a federal day off, but Mardi Gras is an official state holiday in Louisiana. Expect local banks and credit unions to be closed for the day. There are 10 federal bank holidays when financial institutions nationwide are closed When are the next State and Federal holidays in Louisiana? Upcoming Holidays. Memorial Day Mardi Gras: Government Holiday: Alabama, Louisiana: Friday: Apr 18 Here's a list of all US federal holidays, non-federal holidays, and other key events in 2025. Tuesday, March 4: Mardi Gras. Wednesday, March 5: Ash Wednesday. Monday, March 17: St. Patrick's Day. Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. Holiday Processing Schedule Mardi Gras: Federal Reserve Open and Bank Closed Remote Capture, Wire or ACH Processing Available: April 18, 2025: Mardi Gras Day: March 4, 2025: Good Friday: April 18, 2025: Memorial Day (Federal Holiday) May 26, 2025: Juneteenth: June 19, 2025: Independence Day (Federal Holiday) July 4, 2025: Labor Day (Federal Holiday) September 1, 2025: Columbus Day (Federal Holiday) October 13, 2025: Veteran’s Day (Federal Holiday) November 11, 2025: Thanksgiving conjunction with the day of the federal observance, Mardi Gras Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Inauguration Day once in every four years in the city of Baton Rouge, or General Election Day every two years. b. 1. Some states may choose to observe federal holidays in addition to their own unique state holidays, while others may have different holiday calendars altogether. 2. State holidays in Louisiana that do not align with federal holidays may include Mardi Gras, Good Friday, and Confederate Memorial Day. 3. Not A Public Holiday: 2nd Sunday in May. Not a public holiday: Monday: May 27: Memorial Day: Federal Holiday: Last Monday in May: Friday: Jun 14: Juneteenth (in lieu) Federal Holiday: Louisana: Saturday: Jun 15: Juneteenth: Federal Holiday: Louisana: Sunday: Jun 16: Father's Day: Not A Public Holiday: 3rd Sunday in June. Not a public holiday Many states have unique observances, such as Cesar Chavez Day in California and Texas, Patriots’ Day in Massachusetts and Maine, and Mardi Gras in Louisiana. Mardi Gras, known for its vibrant parades, attracts millions of tourists annually and is deeply rooted in Louisiana’s cultural heritage. Check your local government’s website for a
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